1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
our coach adheres to the belief that we can win this game if we just have a positive attitude
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2
as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
adhere to the terms of the deceased's will
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Verb
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While the breed may not always leap to obey commands, early training and socialization can channel that intelligence into loyal companionship.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025 -
Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Kelson helps Spike and the baby to escape another attack but Samson follows Spike to the island, where the Alpha is killed.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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The Context American Pickers quickly became a History Channel hit following its debut in January 2010.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The Brazilian side defended resolutely and were able to regularly counter the French champions.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The administration continues to defend its use of tariffs by arguing that emergency powers give the president the authority to regulate imports during national emergencies, and officials have argued that the country's trade deficit qualifies as a national emergency.—
Peter Aitken
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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While slathering yourself with oil and laying out in the sun is highly (and rightfully) frowned upon in the beauty community, there is one type of oil that dermatologists stand by: the best SPF tanning oils.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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However, Savage still stood by his vote for Trump in 2024.—
Rachael Dziaba,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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“Adhere (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adhere%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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